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title: “Fire Tv Stick Vs. Fire Tv Stick Lite” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-21” author: “Bernard Shireman” Overall Findings The Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite are remarkably similar devices that check almost all the same boxes right down the line. They have the same processor, both support full HD video and HDR, and both work with Alexa. The most significant differences are the Fire TV Stick has built-in Dolby support, and the Fire TV Stick Lite comes with a pared-down remote that can’t control your television....

B. Pagels-Minor, a former program manager at Netflix was let go from the streaming service last week amid growing tensions with the company over its treatment of transgender employees and the Dave Chappelle comedy special, The Closer. Netflix confirmed that it had fired a worker last week for “sharing confidential, commercially sensitive information outside the company” that was published in a Bloomberg article. The company said in a statement: “We have let go of an employee for sharing confidential, commercially sensitive information outside the company....

Robert Olson, 44, was taken into custody on November 20 and charged with second-degree sexual assault of a child, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. The criminal complaint said the 14-year-old victim told investigators Olsen had touched her sexually on three separate occasions at his home between September 1 and November 22, WAOW reported. Olson, who is a lieutenant with the Milwaukee Fire Department, allegedly stopped his assaults against the girl when he met his current girlfriend, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel....

Everton defender Holgate shoved Liverpool forward Firmino into the stands during the home side’s 2-1 win at Anfield, sparking ugly scenes as the two squared up to each other. A verbal exchange followed that prompted Holgate to react angrily and, though nobody was booked following the spat, a complaint has since been made. “The FA can confirm that referee Bobby Madley was made aware of an allegation during the Liverpool versus Everton game at Anfield last night and has subsequently reported this to the FA, which will now begin making enquiries into the matter,” read a tweet from the FA spokesperson account....

Firmino came off the bench to help the Reds beat Newcastle United 3-1 on Saturday and extend their run to 14 consecutive victories in the Premier League. Liverpool were level when Firmino replaced the injured Divock Origi, with Sadio Mane having cancelled out Jetro Willems’ opener, but the Brazil international helped set up Mane’s second within three minutes of his introduction. A sublime backheel to Mohamed Salah led to the home side’s third at Anfield, which secured a result that puts them five points clear of champions Manchester City after five matches....

Digital health company Akili Interactive has successfully designed a digitally therapeutic prescription video game intended to improve attention among kids with ADHD. Having created history, Akili CEO Eddie Martucci proudly explicated, “With EndeavorRx, we’re using technology to help treat a condition in an entirely new way as we directly target neurological function through medicine that feels like entertainment.” The aim is to change tides in terms of the way cognitive issues like ADHD are treated....

The executions mark the first time the federal government has enacted the death penalty since 2003. Barr announced an addendum to the Federal Execution Protocol in July 2019, which proposed a nationwide standard for the drugs used in lethal injections. Originally, the four executions were announced in December, but inmates filed lawsuits against the addendum. Although a lower court is still reviewing some aspects connected to the litigation, the first federal execution is scheduled for July....

Last year it became known that Willis, one of Hollywood’s most famous action stars for three decades, would retire from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder that affects cognitive abilities and hinders essential communication skills such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Since then, Willis’ family has shared sporadic photos of him on social media, where he can be seen enjoying time with his five daughters, including several from this past holiday season with his ex-wife Demi Moore....

Three skins were shown off in the leak, which has since been taken off the Xbox Dashboard. One features the kitsune-inspired mask that was shown off in the first Season 5 teaser. The whole outfit fits the imagery of the Japanese kitsune theme. The next skin ties into the Nordic axe that was shown off earlier this week as part of the Season 5 countdown. The image showcases a barbarian-inspired woman with face paint and a Mohawk....

Although NieR: Automata shares a name with the series’ first installment, the gameplay trailer indicates that the sequel will be a rather dramatic departure from its predecessor. The combat is much more fluid and faster-paced, and enemies appear to have very distinct attack patterns that will require precise timing to avoid. While the original NieR often gave gamers a wide environment to work with, NieR: Automata appears to feature a number of claustrophobia-inducing factory locales that will challenge players to work with a limited amount of space....

She-Hulk is one Marvel Studios’ many series set to release in 2022, as the phase four story will see Maslany’s Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk, a lawyer and Bruce Banner’s cousin who becomes a green superhero after a blood transfusion, replace Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk in the titular role. While some footage debuted during Disney Plus day this past November, fans have been craving to see more of the cast in action, especially Maslany as her version of She-Hulk....

It looks like that may be about to change though. The first trailer for the new Mega Man MMO set to be released on PC, Mega Man Online, has just hit the web and with the recent debut trailer for Mega Man Universe, it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot more of the Blue Bomber over the next few years. Back to Mega Man Online though, while no gameplay is shown in the new trailer, it does give a good look at the new direction the series will be heading in....

Health officials in Harris County, Texas, reported on Monday that a man aged between 50 and 60 had died after testing positive for Omicron. The man, who was not named, had previously been infected with COVID-19, health officials said. They added that the patient was “at higher risk of severe complications from COVID-19 due to his unvaccinated status and underlying health conditions.” Harris County Public Health Director Barbie Robinson said the man’s death was “a reminder of the severity of COVID-19 and its variants....

SPLITS TO KNOW Kyle Seager is just 3-for-33 (.091) with 15 Ks lifetime against C.J. Wilson. However, teammate Mike Zunino is coming off a red-hot spring and is 4-for-10 with a homer and double against the Angels lefty. - Aaron Hil is 14-for-30 (.467) with two HRs lifetime against Ryan Vogelsong. The Cardinals’ Matt Holliday and Matt Carpenter are a combined 0-for-23 against Jake Arrieta. (Update: The Cardinals-Cubs game for Tuesday has been postponed because of rain....

Edwin Encarnacion, DH, Blue Jays. Encarnacion hit a pair of homers in a win against the Indians. He finished 3-for-4 with three RBIs. Encarnacion has six homers and 15 RBIs this month, but we’d like to see a little improvement in batting average. Michael Morse, OF, Giants. Morse hit his 10th homer of the season in a win against the Marlins. He also finished 3-for-4 with three RBIs and has homered in his last two games....

James Gunn, the mastermind behind films like Guardians of the Galaxy, hopped on board to direct back in 2019. Producer Peter Safran and the rest of the studio believed Gunn was the right fit to helm this project, and it seems they were spot on. RELATED: James Gunn Warns Fans About The Suicide Squad Spoilers Overall scores for The Suicide Squad are overwhelmingly positive, but that’s not really too much of a surprise....

The free games for April 2022 include The Flame in the Flood, Sacred 2, Street Power Soccer, and SpongeBob’s Truth or Square. The first two are available a day early, letting Xbox Live Gold Subscribers download them today, February 28th. RELATED: Xbox Gamers Can Get Classic Xbox 360 Games for Cheap in Latest Sale Xbox Live Gold is the minimum requirement to play most Xbox games online, with the notable exceptions of free-to-play games like Fortnite and Apex Legends....

An own goal from Lukas Hradecky before a thumping strike from Romelu Lukaku broke Finland’s resolve at the end. The debutants haven’t yet been eliminated though. Russia’s 4-1 pounding at the hands of Denmark condemned the 2018 World Cup hosts to the bottom of Group B. That means Finland are up to third and will have to wait for other results before realizing their fate. Even if they don’t make it to the round of 16, the Eagle-owls would bow out on a high note as they kept Belgium at bay for most of the game and defended with all their might....

In fact, the studios are bringing a lot of unique ideas to Midnight Suns including a fully customizable protagonist known only as The Hunter. This character can be completely redesigned from its default appearance and the move sets can also be swapped to fit the player’s style. Alongside The Hunter, players will be staying at a base of operations known as the Abbey, where they can interact with over 13 different heroes through an RPG style dialogue tree that influences things like gameplay....

Strength Training is a minigame that provides the protagonist of Fire Emblem Engage with a temporary stat boost that lasts until the end of the next map, offering a method for players to gain a useful boost before a difficult challenge. RELATED: Fire Emblem Engage: How To Get Master Seals Where to find Strength Training Strength Training can be accessed by heading to the stables on the Somniel and then turning right to find the training area....